35 Weeks

Dear Jorie,

This week has been a busy one, and it looks like it's going to stay busy. This past weekend, your Uncle Chris was in town visiting from Chicago. He's really excited to meet you soon. He's decided he's going to make you into a triathlete like him.

While he was here, we went to the Lilac Festival. It was very hard for me to walk around, and I had to take a lot of rest breaks. I can't wait until next year, when I can walk around and show you the lilacs, and maybe let you have some funnel cake.

You've been very active this week, and are now strong enough that when you push your feet out, I can feel them and pretend to tickle your feet. Your Dad still gets a huge kick out of getting to feel it when you move around.

The doctor says you'll be a bit on the small side, you're 5 lbs. 1 oz right now, and they're predicting a max weight of 7lbs 5 oz. by the time you're born. Not tiny, but not huge either. I can live with that! Especially after being told there was a chance they would have to induce me early if you started getting too big, due to the Gestation Diabetes. It'll be interesting to see how close they are on the weight prediction!

This Saturday is the baby shower my mother is throwing for us. I'm excited to see what cool gifts you get, although It's going to be uncomfortable being the center of attention again. I can't wait until you're born and you can take the spot light!

Starting next week, We're in the "final countdown" phase with my OB/GYN. I'm now going to be going in for a check up once a week. Which means there are only four weeks left until our Estimated Due Date. Which really means that there's anywhere from two to six weeks until you decide to show up.

This Saturday also marks the start of the 36th week of this pregnancy, which means that if you are born any time after this Saturday, you will not be considered a high risk birth! Even though I'd prefer you to wait until closer to being "full-term", I'd be ok with you coming any time after this Saturday.

I love you Baby Girl.